Our new punter will be (Update pg. 38 - Martin Signed)

[Buffalo_Stampede]

7 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

Cutting OJ Howard might impact our decision who we sign.

 

I don’t think so. I think they wanted a young strong legged punter. Chrisman fits. I could see them claiming Chrisman and also adding a veteran to the practice squad.

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[PromoTheRobot]

3 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:

I don’t think so. I think they wanted a young strong legged punter. Chrisman fits. I could see them claiming Chrisman and also adding a veteran to the practice squad.

 

What? And blow the PR opportunity to make up for drafting he-who-shall-not-be-named by signing a local pro bowler like everyone said we'd do and are now expecting?

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[Buffalo_Stampede]

3 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:

 

What? And blow the PR opportunity to make up for drafting he-who-shall-not-be-named by signing a local pro bowler like everyone said we'd do and are now expecting?

They’ll be shoving the Chrisman wedding proposal video down our throats if they claim him. “Look at what a great guy our punter is!”

[Doc]

Are any other teams looking for a new punter?  The Colts were mentioned but they (jumped the gun and) signed Haack.  I haven't heard of them or any other team working out punters.  So the Bills should be able to have their pick of the litter.

[HappyDays]

This sucks.

 

 

[Doc]

Just now, HappyDays said:

This sucks.

 

 

Translation: the Bills are going with someone else. 

[SoCal Deek]

1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

This sucks.

 

 

And in the meantime he’s going to work at the local car wash? It’ll be interesting to see how long the love for his ‘family’ lasts. 😉

[TheyCallMeAndy]

1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said:

And in the meantime he’s going to work at the local car wash? It’ll be interesting to see how long the love for his ‘family’ lasts. 😉

I mean he’s a multi-millionaire 🤷🏻‍♂️ Sounds like it’s Tennessee or retirement. 

[CountDorkula]

1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said:

And in the meantime he’s going to work at the local car wash? It’ll be interesting to see how long the love for his ‘family’ lasts. 😉

He's made 20 million dollars in the last 13 years. I think he'll be okay. 

[SoCal Deek]

1 minute ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

I mean he’s a multi-millionaire 🤷🏻‍♂️ Sounds like it’s Tennessee or retirement. 

The lure of a super bowl ring is like the proverbial siren’s song. 

[BillsFanSD]

If the guy wants to retire instead of relocating to punt for a championship contender for a year, that's cool.  I might make the same decision if I were in his shoes.

 

There are other punters out there, and I don't mind rolling the dice on a young guy.  That's what we were planning to do anyway.

[Buffalo_Stampede]

11 minutes ago, Doc said:

Translation: the Bills are going with someone else. 

He’s close to retirement. He’d be away from his family. Makes sense.

 

I also think money plays a role. I don’t think the Bills want to drop $2 million on a punter.

[BADOLBILZ]

4 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:

The lure of a super bowl ring is like the proverbial siren’s song. 

 

 

After the Bills win one maybe they get a greater benefit of the doubt about their preseason outlook from UFA's but they are far from a big favorite.......and the AFC this season is shaping up like the toughest conference since the SB era began.    It will be very impressive if they win it under these circumstances.   But it's not like some years where the favorite is given upwards of 15%-20% chance of winning it by Vegas.    

[YoloinOhio]

If they don’t get chrisman via the waiver wire it will come down to Sam Martin (who also wants a ton of money) and those guys they worked out earlier this week I guess. 

[HappyDays]

5 minutes ago, BillsFanSD said:

There are other punters out there, and I don't mind rolling the dice on a young guy.  That's what we were planning to do anyway.

 

The issue with bringing in a young punter now is that he only has a week to get up to speed. I'd rather get someone with experience. If that means pony up for Sam Martin, so be it. Whoever it is needs to be in the building today.

[SoCal Deek]

Just now, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

After the Bills win one maybe they get a greater benefit of the doubt about their preseason outlook from UFA's but they are far from a big favorite.......and the AFC this season is shaping up like the toughest conference since the SB era began.    It will be very impressive if they win it under these circumstances.   But it's not like some years where the favorite is given upwards of 15%-20% chance of winning it by Vegas.    

I couldn’t agree more, but my comment was regarding whether a punter (wealthy or not) would be interested in spending the Fall months in Western New York if it meant a decent shot at bringing home a Ring in February. I’m guessing that any punter would. It’s not playing running back or offensive line. 

[Giuseppe Tognarelli]

I wouldn't be shocked if the Colts pick up someone else, cut Haack, and the Bills bring Haack back.

[YoloinOhio]

1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

 

The issue with bringing in a young punter now is that he only has a week to get up to speed. I'd rather get someone with experience. If that means pony up for Sam Martin, so be it. Whoever it is needs to be in the building today.

Reid Ferguson said yesterday he didn’t think it would take long for a new punter to get acclimated. Not sure if he’s just being optimistic but he seemed confident. 

[PromoTheRobot]

4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

If they don’t get chrisman via the waiver wire it will come down to Sam Martin (who also wants a ton of money) and those guys they worked out earlier this week I guess. 

 

Jake Schum?

 

[Rubes]

24 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

This sucks.

 

 

 

I find it very odd that the Titans "are encouraging Brett to stay on the ready" in case the rookie does poorly. I mean, seriously, what self-respecting player would say, "Okay, cool, I'll just hang out for a while and be there for you in case the guy you preferred over me ends up sucking."

 

I get that he's made a lot of money and can do that, but still.